The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.
I love being part of a CSA; while the box is usually packed full of my favorite fruits and veggies, there’s always something in there that I have no idea what to do with. Fortunately, the farmers include a handy recipe sheet each week. Last week there was a lovely Napa cabbage, and an easy […]
For me, summer is at its peak when my Dad and I make jam. Ever since I was a kid, we have spent a few weekends each July and August gathering plums, strawberries, blackberries, and apricots to make gleaming jars of preserves. (I always think of Greg Brown’s song “Canned Goods,” where he says “you […]
Gerard has been making paella for Maker Faire since the very beginning. He serves up a special family-style meal for all the makers the night before the faire. In addition to his traditional chicken and shrimp paella, he also whips up a vegan version in one of his other giant paella pans, the largest of […]
Cooking With My Kid has quickly become one of my very favorite blogs. The recipes are simple, but still interesting, and even if you don’t have a kid you’ll want to try them. This latest recipe is no exception. How brilliant are these bite-sized Greek salads? They would be a great way to get your […]
By Wendy Tremayne We recognize the summer by the longest days and shortest nights and by thunderstorms and hail. It is the season of the monsoon rains that flood gardens and bring autumn’s harvest. It is also the season of the butterfly, bee and rattlesnake. For us humans, summer is the season that we need […]
Katie Goodman makes a magazine recipe binder to clear out the stacks of magazines she has piling up in her home. I love the idea of using page protectors to keep each recipe in the sleeve. You could even add dividers for your categories or tab your favorite recipes.
Etsy seller SoleSensations makes this “Brisket Flip Flop,” made from foam, fabric, trim, and rhinestones. [via Geekologie]
